noun a possibility or probability
verb used to indicate a possibility or permission
Used to indicate possibility or uncertainty in a sentence.
Often used in formal writing to express tentative ideas or suggestions.
Used to indicate a lower level of certainty compared to 'will' or 'can'.
Might is a modal verb used to express possibility or permission.
Commonly used in speculative statements or hypotheses.
In the context of a writer, 'might' can be used to express possibility or likelihood in a story or narrative. For example, 'He might have been the killer'.
Psychologists may use 'might' when discussing potential outcomes or hypotheses with clients. For instance, 'You might be experiencing anxiety due to past traumas.'